There is big news at the petite, posh Inn on Fifth in Naples, Fla. This city of about 20,000 on the Gulf of Mexico is known for its elegant Mediterranean-style architecture and quiet, palm-lined streets. It’s a more tony and reserved enclave than the busy, brash Atlantic coast and the Inn on Fifth reflects that upscale ambience.

Et tu, WestJet? Calgary-based WestJet Airlines Ltd., known for its low fares and folksy ways, on Monday became the first Canadian national carrier to announce it was charging customers for the first checked bag.

Lac-Simon, northwest of Montreal, is known for its crystal-clear lake and sandy beaches. But the struggle over the future of the Domaine des Pères Ste-Croix is an example of the climate of intimidation that casts a shadow over the bucolic town, residents say

Judging from recent reports, you’d think packed aircraft are flying around full of brawling, scuffling, swearing, drunken louts with chips on their shoulders. But seat rage is mostly hype, say airlines — as does a flight attendant with nearly 20 years’ experience.

Malaysia’s state investment company said Friday it plans to make Malaysia Airlines fully government owned, removing it from the country’s stock exchange before carrying out an overhaul of the carrier that is reeling from double disasters.

At summer camp I learned to be a fair swimmer, to paddle a canoe and to make my way in the competitive atmosphere of colour war. I learned the lyrics of songs and cheers I suspect I will remember into old age — the way I will remember friendships forged in close quarters with people who saw me at my best and at my worst.

Four Arctic wolf cubs, abandoned by their mother, were saved from certain death by three zoologists at Parc Safari this year and nursed back to health. The wolves at the nature park have babies every year, but for some reason, the mother left her cubs this spring, which, as you may recall, was unseasonably cold.

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